Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line

STEAM ILLUMINATIONS IS BACK FOR 2024!

Steam Illuminations is an incredible sound and light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. This makes the steam train look magical both inside and out!

‘Canopy of Lights’ returns this year in every carriage, bringing the light show inside the train. Enjoy the fun, interactive show all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor); laugh with him (or at him) and compete against each other with the singalong “FlashyOke” game.

Join the festive action on board until the 28th December when the journey will be filled with big Christmas hits that will get you jigging about in the festive spirit.

The fun continues after Christmas with the Steam Illuminations Pop Anthems Experience!

From 29th December until 4th January, the spectacular illuminated trains offer an unforgettable party experience under the dazzling glow of thousands of coloured LED lights that the Steam Illuminations event is famous for.

The Pop Anthems edition of Steam Illuminations features a soundtrack of iconic tunes spanning the 1960s to present day, including pop favourites from Queen, Michael Jackson, Rihanna and Taylor Swift, as well as sing-along cheesy classics and crowd-pleasing dance anthems.

With Pop Anthems LED wristbands which synchronise with the music on board the train and a sparkling 'canopy of lights' in every carriage, all hosted by the legendary 'Voiceover Man' (as heard on Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor), party guests are guaranteed an immersive journey that makes it impossible to stay seated!

Your led wristband adds to the magic onboard the train and is yours to keep after the event.

Interesting fact... Simon Horn, the designer behind the Steam Illuminations show, also designs and programs lighting concert touring. He has toured the UK and internationally with pop acts including Anastacia, Dido, LibertyX, Olly Murs, The Pogues, Ricky Gervais and Westlife, designing and/or programming their light shows. He definitely knows how to put on a show!

Join the fun on board…

• Featuring ‘Voiceover Man’, the king of film and TV voice over talent
• A full immersive lightshow to music
• NEW for 2024: ‘Snowlight Cascade’ - an enchanting display of falling lights at the summit of your magical journey
• Interactive LED wrist bands (as worn by the King on the Coronation concert)
• Incredible neon coloured flashing views of the scenery outside the train
• Dazzling ‘singing’ Christmas trees at Alresford
• On board interactive narrative, clap, stamp and cheer!
• Full train Christmas karaoke experience!
• Laugh or groan to Voiceover Man’s Christmas cracker jokes

The trains depart from either Alresford or Alton and complete a round trip. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, so please allow 2 hours for your experience.

Book a ticket to be part of the full experience. This is sure to be an event the whole family will enjoy.

TICKETS:

• CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS*: FREE
• SEATING FOR 1**: £32
• COMPARTMENT FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE: £250

* Children under 2 years of age are free as they will not be allocated a seat (they need to be sat on laps).

** Seating for 1, 2 or 3 people may be put on a table with others.

Trains depart from either Alresford or Alton. If these options are not showing when you choose a date, this means they are sold out for that day.

Accessible access is located at Alresford Station only. Please call us on 01962 733 810 to book.

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TICKETS.

PARKING:

• Alresford: Pay & display car park, operated by Winchester City Council. Disabled parking available.
• Alton: Pay & display car park, operated by South Western Railway. Cash or RingGo app location 77475. This car park is operated by South Western Railway.
• Additional charged parking located behind Waitrose (location code 801788). Operated by SiP Car Parks.